172 balsamic your Recipes

head romaine lettuce, chopped, baby spinach, chopped, pepperoni, chopped, tomato, diced, white beans, black olives, diced, green onion, diced, mozzarella cheese, shredded, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, red wine, your favorite, oregano, parsley, dry mustard, salt and pepper

tuna, drained (use your favorite , mine is tongol packed in water), artichoke hearts , marinated in oil or 3/4 cup artichoke heart, water-packed, pitted kalamata olive, coarsely chopped, green onions, finely diced, diced fresh tomato, dried oregano, feta cheese, crumbled, olive oil (to taste), balsamic vinegar (to taste), salt and pepper, to taste

chopped romaine lettuce (for 1 serving), grape tomatoes, fresh basil leaves, mozzarella string cheese, garlic & butter croutons (or your favorite flavor), balsamic vinegar, white sugar, canola oil

rotini pasta (use whole wheat if you like), green beans, cut in 3/4 inch length (can use frozen ), tomatoes, chopped , about 2 medium, cucumber, diced (peel if using waxy cucumbers), sweet red pepper, diced, red onion, sliced very thinly, tuna in water, drained, black olives, sliced, fresh dill, finely chopped (or 1 tbsp dried , or your choice of chopped fresh herbs), anchovies, minced (optional), salt and pepper, to taste, olive oil, fresh lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, water, garlic, minced

whole wheat pasta , such as fusilli rotini or penne. ( i like barilla), olive oil, carrots, head broccoli, fresh or frozen peas, red or yellow bell pepper, halved and seeded, celery stalks, spring onions, tomato, pitted black olives, diced white cheese , feta, mozzarella whatever you like, dressing, balsamic or wine vinegar, olive oil, dijon mustard, sesame seeds, chopped fresh herbs-your choice of parsley , thyme or basil, salt and fresh ground pepper

shelled edamame beans (frozen and thawed are fine), chopped cucumber (peeled or not , it s up to you), minced or chopped green bell peppers (or more to taste, i m not fond of green bell pepper), chopped red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, minced onions, scallion, chopped, diced celery, sliced fresh mushrooms, chopped or diced fresh broccoli or 1/2-1 cup cauliflower or 1/2-1 cup zucchini or 1/2-1 cup carrots or 1/2-1 cup baby asparagus, etc,your choice, vinegar, balsamic vinegar (optional), vegetable oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, dill weed, sesame seeds

pork chops, black pepper, dill weed, garlic powder, olive oil, onion, sliced, black tea bag, water, jam , your choice of fruit, brown sugar, balsamic vinegar

ground beef , or a mixture of your favorite cuts, hot sauce (recommended : tabasco), salt, freshly ground black pepper, marinated red onions , recipe follows, top with marinated red onions ., red onions, balsamic vinegar, red wine, extra-virgin olive oil, salt and freshly ground black pepper

sirloin steaks or 3 -4 chicken breasts, cut into 1/2 inch strips, onions, bell peppers , color of choice, sliced mushrooms, oil , your choice i use olive, balsamic vinegar , gives a good flavor and tenderizes some-may be omitted, salt and pepper, queso sauce , i triple cheese sauce (white sauce) and i have some left over or use velveeta cheese, melted, mexican rice, i use lipton mix-prepared, sour cream, guacamole, salsa, tortillas

garlic cloves, crushed, olive oil, mushrooms, sliced (you can substitute other veggies if you prefer, like zucchini), sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil (drained and chopped ) or 1/2 cup of red pepper pesto sauce, your favorite ready-made spaghetti sauce, red wine, balsamic vinegar, crushed red pepper flakes, cream cheese (cubed ), pasta (penne or whatever you like), shrimp (peeled and deveined ) (optional) or chicken piece (optional)

sirloin , tri tip cut into 4 oz portions (or use your favorite steak), salt, pepper, granulated garlic, canola oil, mixed salad greens (frisee, radicchio, spinach, arugala), couscous, coconut milk, mint leaves (finely chopped ), kaffir lime leaves (fine julienne, stems discarded or 1 oz. fresh lime juice), bell peppers (red and green, fine diced ), red onions (fine diced ), olive oil, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, parmesan cheese (shredded )

fresh kale, chopped (enough to cover your skillet), red bell pepper, chopped, yellow onion, chopped, white button mushrooms, chopped, fresh garlic clove, minced, organic butter, quality balsamic vinegar, asiago cheese , to taste

roughly chopped veggies of your choice (i like tomatoes, red onions, cucumbers, bell peppers), crumbled feta cheese, pitted and sliced black or kalamata olives, torn basil leaves, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper to taste

olive oil (extra virgin is ok), green bell pepper, seeded and chopped, red bell pepper, seeded and chopped, onion, chopped, garlic cloves, minced, eggs, ground beef, italian seasoned breadcrumbs, freshly grated parmesan cheese (please don tsp use the green can stuff), worcestershire sauce, balsamic vinegar (can use red wine vinegar), chopped basil leaves, chopped italian parsley, salt (to taste), fresh ground black pepper, shredded mozzarella cheese, marinara sauce (your favorite )

skinny baguette, olive oil, mushrooms (a mixture of your liking, portabello, shiitake, oyster, button, etc.), onion, diced, smashed garlic cloves, dried basil leaves, balsamic vinegar, water, diced smoked ham (black forest or prosciutto), chopped fresh parsley, freshly grated asiago cheese or 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, salt and pepper

penne , rotini or 1/2 lb other short pasta, green beans, trimmed, garlic cloves, minced, dijon mustard, honey, red wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, bocconcini or 1/2 lb mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained, sliced hard salami , cut into strips, frozen artichoke hearts, thawed, grape tomatoes, sliced in half, olive, sliced in half (your choice ), hot red pepper flakes, losely packed basil, minced, loosely packed fresh flat leaf parsley, minced

extra virgin olive oil, tomatoes , coarsley chopped and seeded, bell peppers, your color choice,chopped and seeded, garlic, peeled,chopped, chicken stock or 1 cup vegetable stock, dry white wine, balsamic vinegar, grated parmesan cheese, salt and pepper, fresh basil or fresh parsley (optional), toasted italian bread (optional)

you will need, roasted bell peppers( you can use jarred, if you like ), toasted walnuts ( i used a combination of pecans and walnuts... that s what i had), cumin (you can add more if you like), paprika ( or smoked ...or tomato paste), chipotle powder (or a sprinkle of chile flakes), garlic cloves, balsamic vinegar ( or pomegranate molasses, if you can find it), kosher salt to taste, olive oil ( +/-), sugar/honey, toasted whole grain bread crumbs( optional...i didn tsp use ), warm water to thin it out, place all the ingredients in a blender/food processor....except the warm water ., blend/process until fine. add more olive oil , if you like. this thins it out a bit and adds flavor as well. you can also thin out the dip by adding some warm water. blend/process again. taste and adjust seasoning. you can add more spice, seasoning or acidity according your taste. i chose not to use the bread crumbs, but the original recipe usually adds it. so feel free to do so. serve with pita chips, vegetables or even use it as a marinade for grilled meats.